How to Select a Process Water Chiller - Step-By-Step Guide

A process water chiller is used in a wide variety of industrial operations. Different brands and manufacturers have introduced their own models of a process water chiller, and when you begin to hunt down the best one, making the right choice may become a little overwhelming.

The below-listed step-by-step buying guide will help you choose the best process water chiller:

 

1.      It is essential to determine the heat load of your application as it ensures that the process water chiller you choose is large enough for the application you want to use it for. You can find out the heat load of the chiller in different ways. First, understand its process to calculate the right heat load.

 

2.      The next step is to determine the type of coolant and the temperature and flow rate that the process water chiller will use to process. It can be determined by the method the heat gets transferred from the process to the coolant and the kind of coolant used. For instance, water has different characteristics than oil. Hence its flow rate will be different.

 

3.      After this, you must identify the environment of installation of the process water chiller. The indoor applications witness high temperatures and dirty atmospheres. On the other hand, outdoor installations of a process water chiller witness both high and low ambient temperatures. The environment of installation affects chiller sizing.

 

4.      The next step involves using the chiller performance curves to select the process water chiller model that may meet or exceed the required capacity based on the chilled water supply temperature and the highest expected ambient air temperature. You must also pay attention to the safety margin of the application.

 

5.      Inquire about the pump performance curves and inspect them to ensure that the pump will provide sufficient pressure at the design flow rate to satisfy its application.

 

Once you have tick marked all the above-listed points, the last step involves considering the process water chiller's remaining application requirements, including the footprint, control options, power characteristics, agency listing, etc. Now that you know all the essential considerations to observe, shop for the right process water chiller at the best price!